Health and Social Care (Wales) Bill to receive Royal Assent

Later today, the Health and Social Care (Wales) Bill is expected to receive Royal Assent.

In a UK first, the Act will end private profits being made in looked after children's care, in the future. 

Minister for Children and Social Care, Dawn Bowden will say:

"This landmark law represents a fundamental shift in how we care for our most vulnerable people in Wales, whose voices have been central in our decisions.

“By removing profit from the care of looked after children, we're ensuring that funding goes towards improving outcomes for young people and I'm proud that we're the first UK nation to take this bold step.

“This reform, alongside empowering disabled people through direct payments, shows our unwavering commitment to creating care services which are built on compassion rather than commercial interests.

“I would like to thank everyone involved in this Act, and we will continue working together to transform our children's services and improve health and social care.”